Lake Como 2027: Five Authentic Mahogany Venetian Taxis
11 November 2026 · 3 min read
Two more boats during 2027
During 2027 two additional original mahogany Venetian taxi boats will join VABA Boats Lake Como, and our fleet will grow to five. Arrival dates and availability will be confirmed for individual requests. For guests, the news is simple: more classic wooden boats on the lake, each with its own skipper, ready for private journeys between Como, the great villas and the villages along the shore.
The soul of Venetian wood
There is a soul that belongs to the Venetian nautical tradition: the soul of wooden boats, shaped by the hands of craftsmen and cared for over time. In our Venetian taxis, mahogany tells this passion through its grain, its reflections and its natural warmth. Behind every finish lie hours of work: the wood is shaped, sanded, treated and varnished with care. It is a living material that accompanies the story of each boat and gives it a character all its own. Authenticity begins with the material itself: our Venetian taxis are built from genuine mahogany wood, with no wood-effect adhesive film applied over fibreglass. It is a choice that preserves the classic charm and identity of these boats, and the two taxis arriving in 2027 will share the same spirit.
Meet the current fleet →Tours, weddings and transfers
With five boats we will keep doing what our guests love most. Private wooden boat tours on Lake Como take you from Como towards Cernobbio, Villa d'Este, Torno, the Nesso waterfall, Bellagio and beyond, at a pace chosen for you. For weddings, a mahogany taxi can carry the couple to the ceremony or bring guests from the hotel to the villa in style. Private hotel transfers connect hotels, villas, restaurants and lake villages with a calm, direct crossing. When an occasion involves more guests, several boats can travel together so that everyone arrives at the same moment.
Compare private boat tours →Wedding boats on Lake Como →Planning a 2027 trip
If you are dreaming of a wedding, an anniversary, a family celebration or simply a longer stay on Lake Como in 2027, it pays to start planning early. Think about the moments where a boat would make the day: an arrival by water, a sunset photo session, a crossing to dinner on the other shore. Tell us your dates, the number of guests and where you will be staying, and we will help you shape the journey around them.
Plan your Lake Como experience
Choosing a private tour is the easiest way to start. Couples often prefer a shorter cruise past the villas near Como, while families may enjoy a longer route towards Nesso or Bellagio with time to look, take photos and relax on board. Share your preferred departure point and the itinerary you have in mind, and pick the duration that suits your day. Available tours can be booked online in a few minutes, with the free times shown for your chosen date. For multi-boat requests, weddings or group transfers, contact VABA directly and we will plan the details with you.
Contact us about 2027 or multi-boat requests →Visiting sooner? Choose a tour and a free time
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